As the much-anticipated Girl Scout Cookie season approaches, residents of Montana and Wyoming are gearing up to indulge in the sweet delights that come with this yearly tradition. The program, set to kick off on Friday, February 2, promises a flurry of cookie-related activities and opportunities to support the local troops.

Key Dates to Mark in Your Calendar:

• Start of Cookie Program: Friday, February 2
• Pre-order Period: February 2 – February 18
• Online Cookie Purchases: February 16 – April 14 (for customers without a direct connection to a Girl Scout)
• Cookie Booths Open: March 22 – April 14

Varieties and Prices:

• Thin Mints: $5
• Caramel deLites: $5
• Peanut Butter Patties: $5
• Peanut Butter Sandwich: $5
• Trefoils: $5
• Adventurefuls: $5
• Lemonades: $5
• Toast-Yay!: $5
• Caramel Chocolate Chip (Gluten and Allergen Free): $6

Important Note: There is no price increase this year.

Empowering Girls Through Essential Skills:

Beyond the delicious treats, the Girl Scout Cookie Program plays a vital role in the development of essential life skills for the participating scouts. These skills include goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The revenue generated from cookie sales, every penny after paying the baker, directly benefits local troops and councils. The girls have the autonomy to decide how to allocate their earnings, funding projects such as service initiatives, troop travels, and summer camps.

This year’s overarching theme, “Unbox the Future,” aims to dismantle social barriers that may hinder the potential of young girls. By participating in the program, the scouts are not just selling cookies; they are unboxing opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Let the countdown to cookie season begin, and together, let’s unbox a future filled with possibilities!

Photos used with permission.